Impeachment
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france24.comSouth African Impeachment Committee to Hold First Meeting on President Scandal
Parliament scheduled the first meeting of an impeachment committee for Monday to examine allegations involving the president. The session follows a Constitutional Court decision this month that revived the process.
upi.comPhilippine Senators Seek Permanent Ban on Impeached Vice President Sara Duterte
Senators are pursuing measures to bar impeached Vice President Sara Duterte from future political office. One of her supporters has described the effort as "insane and wicked."
RapplerCongresswoman to Lead Prosecution in Senate Impeachment Trial
A House representative who presided over impeachment hearings will now head the prosecution team presenting the case in the Senate. The interview is scheduled to air on May 27 at 5 pm.
thehindu.comPhilippine Senate Opens Impeachment Proceedings for Vice President
Senators convened as an impeachment court on May 18. The Supreme Court denied a request for a temporary restraining order on an arrest warrant. A House prosecution panel announced assignments for the trial.
The New YorkerLouisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After 2021 Trump Impeachment Vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy said Monday he has no regrets about his 2021 vote to convict President Trump on impeachment charges. The Louisiana Republican placed third in Saturday's primary and will not advance to the June runoff.
thesouthafrican.comRamaphosa Launches Legal Challenge Against Planned Parliamentary Impeachment Hearing
President Cyril Ramaphosa is mounting a two-pronged legal effort to prevent an impeachment hearing over an alleged cover-up of a burglary at his game farm. The move comes as South Africa's parliament prepares to examine the matter involving the president. Ramaphosa, who has led t…
Al JazeeraSouth Africa’s Ramaphosa Faces Impeachment Inquiry Over 2020 Cash Theft Allegations
President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to resign after a Constitutional Court ruling revived a 2022 parliamentary report on allegations that he covered up a 2020 burglary at his Phala Phala ranch where foreign currency was stolen. The multi-party committee will investigate whether he…
manilatimes.netAlan Peter Cayetano Elected Senate President by 13 Senators
Alan Peter Cayetano was elected Senate president on May 11, 2026, replacing Tito Sotto. The vote occurred on the same day the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time. Most senators who supported Cayetano have ties to the Duterte family.
theconversation.comGachagua Moves to Strike Out Supreme Court Appeal on Deputy Chief Justice’s Power to Empanel Judges
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua filed preliminary objections arguing the appeal is moot after Chief Justice Martha Koome reconstituted the High Court bench. All parties have already submitted to the three-judge panel and completed arguments on the impeachment petitions.…
SemaforConstitutional Court Orders Parliament to Restart Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced late on May 12, 2026, that he will challenge a Constitutional Court ruling ordering parliament to restart an impeachment inquiry over his handling of the 2020 theft at his Phala Phala game farm. The court found parliament's earlie…
japantimes.co.jpHouse Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte for the Second Time
The Philippine House of Representatives voted 257-0 on May 11, 2026 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on allegations of unexplained wealth and misuse of funds. Duterte, who skipped every House justice committee hearing, was in The Hague visiting her detained father when the…
mg.co.zaSouth African President Ramaphosa Rejects Calls to Resign After Constitutional Court Ruling on Phala Phala Scandal
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not resign following a Constitutional Court judgment that set aside a 2022 National Assembly vote and ordered the Phala Phala farm theft report referred to an impeachment committee. Ramaphosa announced he will seek judicial review of the ind…
Fox NewsRep. Darrell Issa Introduces Resolution to Expunge Trump’s 2019 and 2021 Impeachments
H.Res.1211, referred to the House Judiciary Committee, declares both impeachments should be formally erased from the record. The measure cites declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard earlier in 2026 that revealed a coordinated effort to…
Abc NewsSouth African Parliament to Form Impeachment Committee on Ramaphosa Cash Allegations
South Africa's Parliament announced it will establish an impeachment committee to review four-year-old allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa hid the theft of more than $500,000 in cash from his game ranch. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling that a 2022 parliament…
Abc NewsPhilippine House Votes to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
Lawmakers voted 257-25 with nine abstentions on May 11, 2026, sending two complaints accusing her of unexplained wealth, misuse of confidential funds and threats against President Marcos to the Senate for trial. The move comes months after a House committee found probable cause a…
RapplerHouse to Deliberate and Vote on Second Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President Sara Duterte
Plenary deliberations and a vote on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are scheduled for Monday, May 11 2026. The House has secured at least 215 votes to advance the case, exceeding the constitutional threshold. Four articles of impeachment cite alleged misuse of fund…
SemaforSouth African Court Orders Revival of Impeachment Inquiry Against President
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment proceedings against the president in 2022. The decision revives scrutiny over the 2020 theft of about $580,000 in foreign currency from the president's Phala Phala game farm. Op…
RapplerSupreme Court Takes No Action on Duterte Petition to Stop Impeachment Proceedings
The Supreme Court did not issue a temporary restraining order on the renewed impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, allowing the House to advance the complaint. A false Facebook post claiming the court blocked the proceedings spread widely on April 28, 2026. The Ho…
thenation.comYouTube Videos Claim De Lima Gave Script to Witness in Duterte Impeachment Probe, Fact-Checked as False
Misleading YouTube videos claimed Philippine lawmaker Leila de Lima gave a script to Ramil Madriaga, a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment hearings. De Lima denied any involvement in drafting or altering Madriaga's affidavit, which he prepared before their meetin…
New York PostTrump Calls for Impeachment of Rep. Jeffries
President Trump called for the impeachment of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after Jeffries criticized the Supreme Court as illegitimate following its ruling on the Voting Rights Act. Jeffries responded by accusing Trump of derangement syndrome. The incident highlights ong…
japantimes.co.jpHouse Justice Committee Conducts Fourth Impeachment Hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte
The House justice committee convened its fourth public hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 29, 2026, focusing on alleged death threats. The National Bureau of Investigation provided findings from its probe. A vote on probable cause co…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHouse Democrats Discuss Potential Third Impeachment of President Trump if They Regain Majority
Some House Democrats are advocating for a third impeachment of President Trump if their party wins control of the chamber in the upcoming midterms. Representatives have emphasized the need for a coordinated strategy, including fact-checking and hearings. The discussions come amid…
Photo: Alejandro Barba / UnsplashHouse Democrats Introduce Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
House Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, citing allegations related to his handling of military operations and leadership. The resolution lists six specific articles, including unauthorized actions in Iran and negligence w…